Full-time MBA New Admits
Congratulations on your admission to the Wisconsin Full-Time MBA!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to campus. Here is key information to factor into your decision to earn a Wisconsin MBA. You can look forward to a fun and fulfilling career advancement journey with us.
The Wisconsin MBA Advantage
Get ready to dive into our unique, specialized Wisconsin MBA model. You’ll study a core curriculum and a specific, immersive focus in your specialization. And throughout you will have personalized career support to solidify your marketability. Very soon you will discover that employers value your level of preparation and your ability to make an immediate impact.
Life in Madison, Wisconsin
You’re about to experience a top-rated business school in a top-rated capital city. Madison offers it all—excitement, energy, and the opportunities of a Big Ten campus. A low cost of living means housing is affordable. Public transportation can get you to all corners of the isthmus. Madison is beloved for lots of great reasons—like food, sports, and culture—through four spectacular seasons.
Student Life
Your home base, Grainger Hall, is a standout building on campus, valued by students for its great library, lounges, high-tech resources, and overall beauty. Student organizations abound and offer tremendous opportunities to meet other dedicated students and gain valuable leadership skills in the process. As a student you’ll also have full access to extensive benefits of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, like computing, recreation, a strong arts culture, and Big Ten sports.
International Student Resources
With nearly 4,000 international students on campus, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has one of the largest international enrollments among U.S. colleges and universities.
Approximately 31% of MBA and 53% of master’s students are international, representing more than 25 countries. We hope you will feel at home! A variety of resources is available to assist international students with their transition to academic life in the United States.
Health and Child Care Resources
University Health Services (UHS)
University Health Services (UHS) is located on campus to provide students with primary physical and mental health care, health education, health promotion, and disease prevention services. All enrolled students are eligible for care at UHS, and most services are prepaid as part of tuition and fees.
Services provided include visits to the UHS staff and most diagnostic laboratory studies and x-rays.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
If you have a TA or PA appointment, your health insurance options are explained in your appointment letter. For students without this appointment, the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) supplements the services of University Health Services with major medical coverage at a group rate for students, spouses/domestic partners, and children.
All international students and their dependents are required to purchase SHIP or a UW Health Services-approved comparable health insurance plan.
Child Care Referrals and Information
The Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR) offers assistance to parents and promotes the development and implementation of coordinated child care systems on campus. The office is a referral service for child care centers on campus and in the surrounding communities. The OCCFR also distributes information on programs for low-income student families who may need financial assistance to secure quality child care.
Child Care Tuition Assistance Program (CCTAP)
Students with children may qualify for assistance with up to 30-40% of child care costs per academic semester. Payments are made directly to the daycare programs. All students—including international students—are potentially eligible. Applications are available from the Office of Child Care and Family Resources.
Next Steps
- Accept your offer. In order to accept your admission offer, the Wisconsin School of Business requires a nonrefundable deposit of $1,500 which will be credited to your fall tuition bill upon enrollment. This deposit secures your seat in the Class of 2025.
- Register for the MBA On, Wisconsin Weekend, which takes place April 11-13, 2024. This event is designed for newly admitted students and provides an opportunity to meet future classmates, and engage in candid conversations about life in business school with current students.
- Verify official test scores and transcripts. Check your online application to confirm that your test scores are verified and official transcripts from your degree-granting institutions have been received.
- Activate your NetID. In order to have access to important enrollment and financial aid information, you need to activate your NetID. Your NetID will allow access to several other checklist items, so make sure to set this up as soon as possible. This process will take no longer than five minutes to complete, but you will need your nine- digit student ID number to get started. This number is printed on your admission letter. View detailed instructions for activating your NetID.
- International Student Financial Statements: International students, please submit your financial statement and verification documents through Terra Dotta.
- Once you’ve accepted your offer, keep an eye out for information from the Student Services team with information about registering for Fall Orientation (which takes place in August 2024), enrolling in courses, and joining social media group – and much more!
- Submit payment for your special events program fee by September 1st.
The people you met throughout your admissions process and the Wisconsin MBA program office team are ready to help you with any final questions.
Newly admitted MBA students will be eligible to web enroll for classes beginning on June 24, 2024. The advising committee within your career specialization will guide you in your course selection.
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